If I go to SAAVI because something happened to me, will a report be made to police?

NO. When you visit SAAVI, your visit is CONFIDENTIAL. Making a police report is a personal decision.
If you choose to report to police, we can help you.

BUT there are exceptions to this rule. Under the following circumstances, SAAVI is REQUIRED BY LAW
to make a report to the police or the local Department of Child and Family Services:

If the survivor is under the age of 18

If violence was witnessed by a child under the age of 18

If an individual discloses a current situation of child or elder abuse

An individual demonstrates harm to her/himself or others

If you decide to report to police, or the situation requires a report be made, know that the USU Police Department,
as well as other local policing agencies, have many wonderful and caring officers ready to assist.

Do I have other reporting options besides talking to police?

Yes. If the person who hurt you is a student on campus, you have two other options (whether or not you make a report to police):

Student of Concern Report. USU takes safety seriously; the university cares deeply about the well-being of its
students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Reports sent through this system go directly to the VP of Student
Services and the university Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT); all information is kept confidential.
These reports can be made anonymously, and for documentation purposes only (in other words, the team
will create a file on the incident, but no action will be taken). Even when a report is requested to
be documentation only, it allows BIT to track concerning behavior and better understand what is
happening on campus. SAAVI can submit anonymous reports on behalf students, faculty, and staff.

Office of Student Conduct. The Office of Student Conduct has several goals and responsibilities, including
protecting the learning and living environment at USU, and resolving Student Code violations and grievances.
If another student hurts you (rape, sexual assault, hurtful relationships, stalking, etc.), that person has
violated the student code, and you have the right to make a report. All matters that are reported to this
office are handled confidentially and sensitively. Student Conduct oversees disciplinary hearings for
students who violate the Student Code. These proceedings are confidential, and only those directly involved
are invited to attend. If appropriate (regardless of whether or not there is a related criminal court case)
the offending student can be punished and/or removed from campus.

If the person who hurt you is staff or faculty at USU SAAVI can assist in reporting to Police, the AA/EO Office,
or the Campus Judicial Officer if you choose.

Can I get on-going counseling at the SAAVI Office?

The SAAVI Coordinator and SAAVI Intern both counsel with individuals as they decide what to do in the
aftermath of violence. In some circumstances, the SAAVI Coordinator provides short term individual and
group support therapy. Survivors of any kind of violence are entitled to an on-campus or community
referral for on-going therapy dealing with trauma resolution.